Chapel Down posts strong first-half results
English winemaker Chapel Down has reported strong results for the six-month period ended on 30 June 2026, which was significantly ahead of the prior year’s earnings. The business…
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Procter & Gamble is treading water
Cheaper store brands are giving Procter & Gamble a hard time. The American multinational is seeing that demand for its branded products remains below par: this isn't the first…
SuanNutra acquires specialty natural ingredients from IFF
The combination is a transformational step for SuanNutra, delivering directly on its strategy of scaling nutraceutical science into measurable impact and expanding into…
Ron Matusalem creates exclusive rum for Caribbean resort
Family-owned Ron Matusalem has created a limited edition rum exclusively for St Regis Cap Cana Resort in the Dominican Republic The post Ron Matusalem creates exclusive rum for…
MGP appoints ex-Pernod execs
Third-party producer MGP Ingredients has expanded its team with four new hires including former Pernod Ricard executive Tom Neiheisel The post MGP appoints ex-Pernod execs…
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[In the picture] Instacart’s smart shopping cart makes its UK debut
Morrisons is the first British retailer to start using the AI-powered Caper shopping carts from the American company Instacart. These carts promise to bring the convenience of…
Damm takes stake in Dalston’s Soda
Damm UK has made its first soft drinks partner London-founded Dalston's Soda Co, marking another step in the company’s journey to diversify its drinks portfolio. Jessica Mason…
Sigh of relief at Kering: Gucci on track for a (fragile) recovery
Kering finally returned to growth in the second quarter. Its flagship brand, Gucci, was still contracting, but managed to significantly slow the decline, thanks mainly to US…
Beyoncé takes ownership of SirDavis American Whisky
Grammy Award-winning singer Beyoncé is now the sole owner of SirDavis American Whisky, the brand she founded with Moët Hennessy The post Beyoncé takes ownership of SirDavis…
Jose Cuervo owner’s sales dip 13.9% in Q2
Mexican spirits company Becle reported a net sales drop during the second quarter of 2026, but slowing declines may be a sign of recovery The post Jose Cuervo owner’s sales dip…
Is Canadian fizz nearing its ‘Nirvana’ moment?
At a sparkling wine tasting in Ontario it was suggested that Canadian bubbles have reached "a critical moment", akin to when rock band Nirvana released its pivotal Nevermind…
Spam maker Hormel Foods elevates insider to CEO
CPG veteran John Ghingo will assume the top role on Oct. 26, telling Food Dive he has plans to “accelerate” investments in critical areas such as data and artificial intelligence.